2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Cerato | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |